Anaesthetic management of a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) occlusion using an Amplatz canine duct occluder (ACDO) in a dog. Issue 1 (28th January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Binetti, Anna; Smets, Pascale; Bosmans, Tim; Schauvliege, Stijn
• Is Part Of: Veterinary record case reports. Volume 8:Issue 1(2020)
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• Publication Date: 2020-01-28
• Subjects: anaesthesia -- cardiology -- dogs -- PDA; Veterinary medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; 636.08905
• DOI: 10.1136/vetreccr-2019-001036
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2052-6121

Abstract

Abstract : Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is one of the most common diagnosed congenital disease in dogs that usually causes heart failure and death unless corrected at a young age. A 2.5‐year‐old female intact Coton de Tuléar was referred and diagnosed with a left to right shunt PDA. Closure of the PDA was performed via a minimally invasive approach by means of an Amplatz canine duct occluder device. In this case report, we describe a successful anaesthetic protocol that included premedication using a combination of acepromazine and methadone, induction with propofol and midazolam and maintenance with isoflurane in oxygen, as well as a lidocaine constant rate constant rate infusion for intraoperative analgesic and cardiovascular support. This protocol provided excellent intraoperative cardiopulmonary stability and a smooth and rapid recovery.